Honeywell IQ Force Dock, IQ Force Reference Manual

IQ Force

™

Dock

Reference Manual

IQ Force™ Dock Reference Manual

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Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability

Honeywell Analytics (HA) warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years,
beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer . HA ’s warranty obligation
is limited, at HA’ s option, to refund of the purchase price, repair or replacement of a defective product that is returned to an HA authorized service center within
the warranty period. In no event shall HA’s liability hereunder exceed the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the Product.

This warranty does not include:

a. fuses, disposable batteries or the routine replacement of parts due to the normal wear and tear of the product arising from use;

b. any product which in HA’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged, by accident or abnormal conditions of operation,

handling or use;

c. any damage or defects attributable to repair of the product by any person other than an authorized dealer, or the installation of unapproved

parts on the product; or

The obligations set forth in this warranty are conditional on:

a. proper storage, installation, calibration, use, maintenance and compliance with the product manual instructions and any other applicable

recommendations of HA;

b. the buyer promptly notifying HA of any defect and, if required, promptly making the product available for correction. No goods shall be

returned to HA until receipt by the buyer of shipping instructions from HA; and

c. the right of HA to require that the buyer provide proof of purchase such as the original invoice, bill of sale or packing slip to establish that

the product is within the warranty period.

THE BUYER AGREES THAT THIS WARRANTY IS THE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
HA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA,
WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court
of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

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Contacting Honeywell Analytics

North America

Honeywell Analytics
405 Barclay Boulevard
Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA 60069
Tel: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

Canada

BW Technologies by Honeywell
2840 - 2 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
Canada
T2A 7X9
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

Latin America and Caribbean

Honeywell Analytics
Av. Marginal da Rodovia dos Bandeirantes, 100
Distrito Industrial - Jundiaí, São Paulo
Brasil
ZIP: 13213-008
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Life Safety Distribution AG
Wilstrasse 11-U11
CH-8610 Uster
Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

Asia Pacic

Honeywell Analytics Asia Pacic

#508, Kolon Science Valley (1)
187-10 Guro-Dong, Guro-Gu
Seoul, 152-729,
Korea
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

Technical Services

[e-mail]

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Table of Contents

1. Overview 1

1.1 Tests and record keeping .......................................................1

1.2 PC Connection

.....................................................................2

1.2.1 USB Connection

...........................................................2

1.2.2 Ethernet Connection

.....................................................2

1.3 PC Requirements...................................................................2

1.4 Power Requirements

.............................................................2

1.4.1 Dock with direct USB Connection to PC

.......................2

1.4.2 Multi-Dock Setup with USB Connection

........................2

1.5 Sensor compatibility

...............................................................2

1.6 Default Calibration Gas Settings

............................................3

1.7 Calibration Gas Cylinder Regulator Requirements

................3

1.8 Dock Location

........................................................................3

2. Installation...................................................................................3

2.1 Installation Overview

..............................................................3

2.2 IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL Database Server
Installation

....................................................................................4

2.3 IQ Database Manager Software Installation

..........................4

2.4 IQ Force Dock Desktop Software Installation

........................4

2.5 Install IQ Administrator Pro, Database Manager, and Post­greSQL database

......................................................................... 9

2.6 Power and Connectivity

.........................................................9

2.6.1 PC – Single Dock via USB

............................................9

2.6.2 PC – Multi Dock via USB

..............................................9

2.7 Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder to the Dock(s)

.....10

2.7.1 Single Cylinder to Single Dock

....................................11

2.7.2 Single Cylinder to Multiple Docks

...............................11

2.7.3 Fresh Air Port Instructions

...........................................14

2.8 Initial PC–Dock Connection

.................................................17

2.8.1 USB Driver Installation

................................................18

2.8.2 Dock screens

..............................................................20

3. Software

....................................................................................22

3.1 Dock Controls and Instrument Status

..................................24

3.1.1 Dock Configuration

.....................................................25

3.1.2 Hardware Configuration

..............................................25

3.1.3 Connection Speed

......................................................25

3.1.4 Audible Alarm Sensitivity Controls

..............................26

3.1.5 AC Power

....................................................................26

3.1.6 Pump Diagnostics

.......................................................26

3.1.7 LCD Contrast Control

..................................................27

3.1.8 Battery

.........................................................................27

3.1.9 Calibration Interval

......................................................27

3.1.10 Gas Configuration

.....................................................28

3.1.11 Saving new settings

..................................................29

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3.1.12 Dock LCD Display .....................................................29

3.1.13 Ethernet Controls

......................................................30

3.1.14 Instrument T ab

..........................................................31

3.2 Advanced Settings/Passcode

..............................................32

4. Dock Use

...................................................................................34

4.1 Test Sequence

.....................................................................34

4.2 IrDA Connection Issues

.......................................................36

4.2.1 Connection Lost

..........................................................36

4.2.2 Outright Failure to Connect

.........................................37

4.3 Test Failures

.........................................................................37

4.3.1 No gas detected

..........................................................37

4.3.2 Span calibration failure

...............................................38

4.3.3 Alarm test failure

.........................................................38

4.3.4 PC Aborted T est

..........................................................38

5. Menu Items

................................................................................38

5.1 File Menu

.............................................................................38

5.2 Tools Menu

...........................................................................39

5.2.1 Dock

............................................................................39

5.2.2 IQ Force

......................................................................40

5.2.3 Certificates

..................................................................41

5.2.4 Email

...........................................................................42

5.3 Help Menu............................................................................42

5.3.1 Check for Update

........................................................42

5.3.2 About IQ Force

............................................................43

6. Software Upgrades

...................................................................44

Appendix A Calibration Frequency Recommendation

..............48

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WARNING

The IQ Force Dock is designed to interface with Honeywell
Analytics gas detectors.

Honeywell Analytics gas detectors have been designed for the

detection of deciencies of oxygen, accumulations of ammable
gases and vapors, and accumulations of toxic vapors.

In order to ensure that the user is properly warned of potentially
dangerous atmospheric conditions, it is essential that the
instructions in this manual and the operations and/or reference
manual(s) for the gas detector(s) be read, fully understood, and

followed.

This manual is not intended to replace the operations and/or
reference manuals for the gas detector. This manual is designed
only to aid in the installation and operation of the automatic
system and should be used in conjunction with the instrument
reference or operations manual at all times.

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Signal Words

The following signal words, as dened by ANSI Z535.4-2002, are used in

this reference manual.

• DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which
if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury.

• CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

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Tests and record keeping

1. Overview

The IQ Force dock is an automatic calibration and test station for use with
IQ Force Gas Detectors. The IQ Force dock performs up to eight critical

tests including sensor identi ca tion, instrument perfor mance, bump and

alarm tests, and record-keeping procedures in about a minute. The station
also retains a histori cal record of testing and instrument maintenance in the
system’s on-board memory.

The IQ Force dock may be operated as a stand-alone calibration station,
or may be connected to a PC via USB/network cable for increased control
over system operations.

When the dock is operated without a PC interface, it will operate with the last
set of calibration gas settings that were uploaded into the dock.

Unless otherwise specied at the time of purchase, all IQ Force docks are
shipped from Honeywell Analytics congured for instruments containing

LEL, O

2

, CO (or CO-), and H2S sensors with the standard calibration gas
settings. In the event that the dock is to be used as a stand-alone calibration
station with non-standard alarm settings, the dock must be reprogrammed
with the IQ Force dock software.

The IQ Force dock software must be loaded onto the PC prior to completing
the USB connection.

NOTE

Do not connect the IQ Force dock to the PC until the

software has been installed.

1.1 Tests and record keeping

The IQ Force dock performs the following procedures whenever an
instrument is placed in the dock:

• Instrument identication

• Battery test

• Audible alarm test

• Visual alarm test

• Vibrating alarm test (if applicable)

• Fresh air calibration

• Bump (calibration/accuracy) test

• Record keeping

• Data logger and Event logger down load (dock must be connected

to PC)

In the event that an instrument fails the bump test, or if the instrument’s
calibration due date has passed, the IQ Force dock will proceed to a full
calibration without further intervention from the user.

NOTE

The IQ Force dock only tests the sensors that are currently

detected by the IQ Force. The IQ Force only displays
readings for sensors that are actively detected by the

instrument. If the IQ Force does not show gas readings
for a specic sensor on the instrument display, then the
instrument is not detecting that sensor.

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PC Connection

If the instrument fails any of the tests listed above, the IQ Force dock will
notify the user through the display on the dock and through the PC if the
dock is connected to a computer and the software is running.

Results of tests and calibration attempts are stored in the dock and uploaded
to the IQ database if the software has been loaded and the USB/network
is active to the IQ system.

1.2 PC Connection

Desktop software must be installed prior to connecting the IQ Force dock
to the PC. An overview of the installation procedure is given below in

Section 2.1.

1.2.1 USB Connection

Every IQ Force dock can be connected to the PC via the PC’s USB port.
Note: USB cable length from PC to dock must not exceed 10 feet (3 meters).

1.2.2 Ethernet Connection

IQ Force docks must be connected to the PC via USB to congure the

network interface. For ethernet connection instructions, follow the directions
given in the Dock Ethernet Instruction booklet.

Docks that are connected by ethernet have additional controls at the PC to
ping the dock and to view the ethernet settings.

1.3 PC Requirements

• Pentium Processor 1.0GHz or better or equivalent

• 512MB RAM

• XP, Vista, Server 2003, Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)

• 50MB hard drive disk space

1.4 Power Requirements

The IQ Force dock is delivered with an appropriate power supply and a
variety of adapters. The IQ Force dock must be plugged into an appropriate
electrical outlet using the power supply / wall cube that was included with
the dock at the time of purchase when running in standalone mode or using
the network connection.

1.4.1 Dock with direct USB Connection to PC

If each IQ Force dock can be given its own USB port and connected
directly to the PC via USB cable, then the PC will provide enough power
to run the dock.

1.4.2 Multi-Dock Setup with USB Connection

For multi-dock congurations, Honeywell Analytics recommends the use of

a powered USB hub, which is able to power multiple USB devices directly
through their USB cables.

Under no circumstances can multiple docks be run from a single USB port
without supplemental power.

1.5 Sensor compatibility

The IQ Force dock is capable of processing instruments containing any
combination of O2, LEL, CO, CO- and H2S sensors.

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Default Calibration Gas Settings

1.6 Default Calibration Gas Settings

Table 1. Default Calibration Gas Settings and Dock Requirements

Dock Setting Default Cal Gas Setting

O2 18% vol.

LEL 50% LEL

CO, CO- 100 ppm

H2S 25 ppm

1.7 Calibration Gas Cylinder Regulator Re­quirements

A demand-ow regulator must be used with the dock. Contact Customer

Service for availability.

1.8 Dock Location and Ambient Condition
Use

The IQ Force dock should be located in an area that is not exposed to direct
sunlight. The temperature limits are 55ºF to 90ºF (13ºC to 32ºC).

2. Installation

The IQ Force dock must be congured with a PC prior to use. Once it
has been congured, it may be used as a stand-alone calibration station

without a PC connection, or connected to a PC for increased control over
system operations.

Unless otherwise specied at the time of purchase, all IQ Force docks are
shipped from Honeywell Analytics congured with the standard calibration

gas settings, which are shown in Section 1.6.
Whenever the user chooses to activate the IQ Force without an active PC

connection, the dock will operate with the last set of calibration gas settings
that were uploaded into the instrument.

Note: Do not connect the IQ Force dock to the PC until all three items on
the IQ Force installation disc have been installed or upgraded.

2.1 Installation Overview

A number of software programs and a PostgreSQL Database Server must
be installed to control the IQ Force dock.

1. Install the PostGreSQL Database Server and the IQ Administrator
Pro Program as described in the IQ Administrator Pro Reference
Manual.

2. Install the IQ Database Manager Pro program as described in the
IQ Database Manager Pro Reference Manual.

3. Install the IQ Force Dock Desktop Software as described below
in Section 2.4.

4. Create a default PostgreSQL data base as described in Section 6
of the IQ Administrator Pro Reference Manual.

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IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL Database Server Installation

5. If connecting the dock to the PC via USB, follow the instructions in

Section 2.6. If connecting the dock via Ethernet, follow the Ethernet

Instruc tion booklet.

6. Follow the instructions in Section 2.7 for providing calibration gas
and fresh air to the dock(s).

7. For docks that will be connected permanently by USB port, congure
the docks by connecting them to the PC’s USB port. If the instrument
is to be connected via Ethernet, follow the Ethernet Instructions that
came with the dock.

2.2 IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL
Database Server Installation

The IQ Administrator Pro software and PostgreSQL Database Server are
contained on the IQ Force installation CD. Place the CD in your PC’s CD
tray and follow the installation instructions given in the IQ Administrator Pro
and Postgre SQL Reference Manual that is included with the dock.

2.3 IQ Database Manager Software Installa­tion

The Database Manager Pro Program is contained on the IQ Force
Installation Disc. Place the disc in your PC’s CD tray and follow the
installation instructions given in the IQ Database Manager Software manual
that is included with the IQ Force.

2.4 IQ Force Dock Desktop Software Instal­lation

The PostgreSQL Database Server and IQ Database Manager Pro Programs
should be installed before proceeding to step 1.

NOTE

Screens shown below may be slightly different depending

on your PC’s operating system.

1. The Software Installation screen should come up automatically once
the installation of Database Manager is complete. If this screen
does not come up, access the CD drive using Windows Explorer.

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IQ Force Dock Desktop Software Installation

2. Select IQ Force and click Install. The InstallShield Wizard will
begin the installation.

3. Click Next to continue with the installation. The Licensing Agreement
screen will be shown.

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IQ Force Dock Desktop Software Installation

4. If you accept the terms of the License Agreement, click I accept.....

and then click Next to continue. The upgrade information and PC
requirements will be shown.

5. Click Next to continue . The Customer Information screen will be
shown.

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IQ Force Dock Desktop Software Installation

6. Enter the name of the user and the name of the organization. Then
select whether this application may be used by Anyone who uses
this computer or Only for me. Then click Next. The destination
folder screen will be shown.

7. To install the software in the default directory at C:\Program Files\
Biosytems\IQ Pro\IQ Force\ click Next. To install the les to another
directory, click Browse and use Windows Explorer to specify the
new location. Click Next once this is accomplished. The following
screen will then be shown:

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IQ Force Dock Desktop Software Installation

8. Click Next to continue. The status of the le decompression will
be shown.

Once the installation is complete, the following screen will be shown:

9. Click Finish to conclude the installation. The IQ Force dock logo will
appear on your desktop.

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Install IQ Administrator Pro, Database Manager, and PostgreSQL database.

NOTE

Do not launch the IQ Force dock software again until

the instruc tions in Section 2.5 to Section 2.8 below have

been completed.

2.5 Install IQ Administrator Pro, Database
Manager, and PostgreSQL database.

Proceed to the IQ Administrator Pro Reference Manual and follow the
instructions to create and specify the PostgreSQL database.

2.6 Power and Connectivity

This section covers providing power to the IQ Force docks and connecting
them to your PC. The instructions given below pertain to standard
connections via the PC’s USB port.

IQ Force docks that are Ethernet-ready are shipped with an Ethernet
Instruction booklet. Proceed to the Ethernet Instruction booklet if you are
planning to connect the dock to the PC via Ethernet. Once the instructions
in the booklet have been followed and the IQ Force dock is connected,
return to Section 2.7 for calibration-gas cylinder connection instructions.

2.6.1 PC – Single Dock via USB

For single dock setups that will be run from the PC via USB, the power from

the PC via the USB cable is sufcient to power the dock. Simply connect

the dock to the PC with the USB cable that was included with the dock and
proceed to Section 2.7 for instructions concerning calibration gas.

NOTE

USB cable length from PC to dock may not exceed 10 feet.

Install IQ Administrator Pro, Database Manager, and PostgreSQL database

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Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder to the Dock(s)

2.6.2 PC – Multi Dock via USB

For multi-dock congurations that will be connected via USB, Honeywell

Analytics recommends the use of a powered USB hub, which is able to
power multiple USB devices directly through the USB cable. With a powered
USB hub, it is not necessary to use the wall cube power supplies that are
included with the IQ Force docks.

NOTE

With a USB hub, USB cable length from hub to dock may
not exceed 10 feet.

If you prefer to not use a powered USB hub, the following other
options are available:

If you have enough open USB ports on your PC to connect each of the
docks directly to its own USB Port, you may connect each dock directly
to the PC. Most users decide against this option either because their PC
doesn’t have enough USB ports, or because it is an inappropriate use of
their PC’s system resources

.

CAUTION

Under no circumstances can multiple IQ Force docks be run from
a single USB port without supplemental power.

2.7 Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder
to the Dock(s)

Connection requirements for calibration gas cylinders vary with how many
docks will be connected to the cylinder.

For instructions on connecting the gas cylinder to a single dock proceed
to Section 2.7.1.

For instructions on connecting the gas cylinder to multiple docks proceed
to Section 2.7.2.